August 29, 2012 editon of The Lasso, a student-run newspaper at Texas Woman's University.
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Have questions or comments about The Lasso? [email protected]Sports TWU Academic Success...........7 Arts & Entertainment On Demand TV ...........................8 News Chancellors Letter ......................3 Features Block Party .................................4 Opinion Freshmen...................................6 Inside this issue Wednesday │August 29, 2012 │ Vol. 99, No. 2 West Nile Virus claims another life, Denton opts out of aerial spray SGA: your voice at TWU Laura Hilton Feature Editor Megan Pillow Reporter Continued pg 4 Continued pg 3 Continued pg 3 >>Weather pg 2 Denton SUNNY High 94° Low 71° The TWU Block Party began at 5 p.m. last Friday in the TWU Gardens across from the Fitness and Recreation Center. As the second part of student orientation began, students lined up at the ticket booth and volunteers handed out goodies. Each student received 10 tickets for food, and tick and insect repellent containing N-Diethyl- meta-toluamide, a precaution taken due to the recent concerns surrounding the West Nile Virus outbreaks. “I talked with facilities first,” affirmed Kyle Voyles, director of the Student Union,“Our mosquito level out there is fairly low.” Sophomore Alyson Semien commented that it was a great idea to hand out the insect repellant. Freshman Bianca Muñoz said she never thought the university would have taken that idea into consideration. In 2011 the block party was hosted in front of Hubbard Hall, recalled junior Selina Saenz. “We always wanted to use that area,” Voyles added, “I don’t think our students are exposed to the gardens very much.” “I don’t remember there being a theme last year, just a whole bunch of stuff,” Saenz stated. There was no question about this year’s theme. Food booths were set up throughout the gardens with classic carnival food fare such as funnel cakes, corn dogs, roasted corn, snow cones, and Frito pie. TWU Dining Services also provided an alternative for those wanting healthier options with fruit parfaits and small salad bowls. “Being a dance major,” Saenz said, “we have to stay healthy, and eating the fruit gave us that option.” Photography by Amanda Amaral The late evening sun beat down on campus as new and old students mingled and the smell of fried foods filled the summer air. “Any time TWU Dining Services has an opportunity to contribute to a student special event, we present event coordinators or committees with fresh, healthy, vegan, vegetarian, and/or gluten-free options,” affirmed Beth Lewis, director of ID Systems and Contract Food Services. Games included the classic bottle ring toss and a giant inflatable version of Twister. A booth also offered temporary Students line up for tickets to the annual TWU Block Party at the TWU Gardens last Friday. As of Monday, Denton County reported 122 cases of WNV, the highest rate per capita in the state The Student Government Association at TWU is committed to giving a voice to the student body and providing a rich academic environment. SGA’s main goal is to be more visible on campus and accessible to the student body, so they expect to plan more Senate meet-and-greet events. They are committed to bringing more accountability to the Senate and they are focused on doing the business of representing the student body. This year, by request the association designed new projects and are very excited to share them. “The Senate and SGA have discussed a few projects that we are working the kinks out of. We have found the idea of a discount card very interesting,” said Brandon Vance, Senate president for SGA. The discount card would allow TWU students to receive discounts on goods and services from businesses around the Denton area. “Another fun idea is a bubble wrap walk/stump Photography by Amanda Amaral Freshman Violet Goforth uses the provided wipes to apply mosquito repellent before the Block Party. A letter from the Chancellor & President, Dr. Ann Stuart pg 3 pg 10 New kids on the block
West Nile Virus claims another life, Denton opts out of aerial spray
SGA: your voice at TWU
Laura Hilton Feature Editor
Megan Pillow Reporter
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The TWU Block Party began at 5 p.m. last Friday in the TWU Gardens across from the Fitness and Recreation Center. As the second part of student orientation began, students
lined up at the ticket booth and volunteers handed out goodies. Each student received 10 tickets for food, and tick and insect repellent containing N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, a precaution taken due to the recent concerns surrounding the West Nile Virus outbreaks. “I talked with facilities first,” affirmed Kyle Voyles, director of the Student Union,“Our mosquito level out there is fairly low.”
Sophomore Alyson Semien commented that it was a great idea to hand out the insect
repellant. Freshman Bianca Muñoz said she never thought the university would have taken that idea into consideration.
In 2011 the block party was hosted in front of Hubbard Hall, recalled junior Selina Saenz. “We always wanted to use that area,” Voyles added, “I don’t think our students are exposed to the gardens very much.”
“I don’t remember there being a theme last year, just a whole bunch of stuff,” Saenz stated.
There was no question about this year’s theme. Food booths were set up throughout the gardens with classic carnival food fare such as funnel cakes, corn dogs, roasted corn, snow cones, and Frito pie.
TWU Dining Services also provided an alternative for those wanting healthier options with fruit parfaits and small salad bowls. “Being a dance major,” Saenz said, “we have to stay healthy, and eating the fruit gave us that option.”
Photography by Amanda Amaral
The late evening sun beat down on campus as new and old students mingled and the smell of fried foods filled the summer air.
“Any time TWU Dining Services has an opportunity to contribute to a student special event, we present event coordinators or committees with fresh, healthy, vegan, vegetarian, and/or gluten-free options,” affirmed Beth Lewis, director of ID Systems and Contract Food Services.
Games included the classic bottle ring toss and a giant inflatable version of Twister. A booth also offered temporary
Students line up for tickets to the annual TWU Block Party at the TWU Gardens last Friday.
As of Monday, Denton County
reported 122 cases of WNV,
the highest rate per capita in the state
The Student Government Association at TWU is committed to giving a voice to the student body and providing a rich academic environment. SGA’s main goal is to be more visible on campus and accessible to the student body, so they expect to plan more Senate meet-and-greet events.
They are committed to bringing more accountability to the Senate and they are focused on doing the business of representing the student body. This year, by request the association designed new projects and are very excited to share them. “The Senate and SGA have discussed a few projects that we are working the kinks out of. We have found the idea of a discount card very interesting,” said Brandon Vance, Senate president for SGA. The discount card would allow TWU students to receive discounts on goods and services from businesses around the Denton area.
“Another fun idea is a bubble wrap walk/stump
Photography by Amanda Amaral
Freshman Violet Goforth uses the provided wipes to apply mosquito repellent before the Block Party.
A letter from the Chancellor & President, Dr. Ann Stuart
pg 3 pg 10
New kids
on the block
TWU freshman midfielder Cecily Martinez (right) moves in on a player from SWOSU and attempts to steal the ball in a scrimmage last Saturday.
Photography by Jeni Berry
Photo of the week
The Lassotwulasso.comWednesday, August 29, 20122 Weekly Roundup
This is a part of the daily activity log produced by the
University Police Department.
To report a criminal incident on campus,
please call 940-898-2911
TWU Police ReportDisturbance
A report of a disturbance was
made at the TWU Golf Course
Monday, Aug. 20. No arrest
was made.
Suspicious Person
A report of a suspicious person
was made at Sayers Hall
Monday, Aug. 20.
Warrant Arrest
A warrant arrest was made
Tuesday, Aug. 21, in the TWU
DPS lobby.
Harassment
A report of harassment was
made in the Student Life Office
Wednesday, Aug. 22. No arrest
was made.
Collision Report
A collision was reported
Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 1600
Bell Ave. No arrest was made.
Traffic Warrant Arrest
A traffic warrant arrest was
made at 1800 Frame St.
Wednesday, Aug.23.
Medical Emergency/Death
A medical emergency/death
was reported in CFO Room
1212 Thursday, Aug. 22.
Possible Stalking
A report of a possible stalking
was made at TWU DPS
Thursday, Aug. 23.
Collision Report
A collision was reported at 600
Administration Dr. Thursday,
Aug. 23. No arrest was made.
Collision Report/Agency
Asst.
A collision with property
damage was reported at 1500
N. Bell Ave. Friday, Aug. 24. No
arrest was made.
Medical Emergency
A medical emergency was
reported Friday, Aug. 24, at
400 Chapel Dr.
Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping was reported
at 1000 N. Austin St. Sunday,
Aug. 26. An arrest was made.
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1937 Lasso news—75 years agoThe Lass-O reports a record-breaking campus enrollment of 2,400. An exhibit in the botany showcase features rare fossil plants. Ninety children enroll in the Demonstration School, located in the Household Arts Building, and 24 student teachers conduct the classes.
World News— Year in Review 192010,000 U.S. union and socialist organizers arrested in Palmer Raids. First black baseball league, National Negro Baseball League, organizes. League of Nations establishes, the first assembly held in Paris. Prohibition, the 18th U.S. Amendment, goes into effect. Georgia declares independence. League of Women Voters formed in Chicago. First woman U.S. Civil Service Commissioner, Helen Hamilton, appointed. American Professional Football Association forms, later becoming the NFL. President Woodrow Wilson declares Communist Labor Party illegal. Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc) canonized as a saint.
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1962 Lasso news—50 years ago The Daily Lass-O reports Campus Government Association reveals new semester programs and activities. Denton County indefinitely postponed distribution of Type 3 Sabin Polio vaccine after U.S. Public Health Service orders a temporary halt in the use of the vaccine.
U.S. Post Office declares children cannot be sent by parcel post. Nobel Peace Prize awarded to U.S. President Wilson. First Thanksgiving Parade occurs in Philadelphia. An 8.5 earthquake rocks the Gansu province in China, killing an estimated 200,000. Ireland divides into two parts, each with its own parliament.
College president L.H. Hubbard appointed chairman of a regional committee for the Association of American Colleges.
reports laws passed by the Texas legislature in October 1986 which added procedures causing problems for loan recipients. TWU President Shirley S. Chater calls for a new school logo design, stating that the rose will still be the school flower, but TWU needs “a design that promotes the image of high quality academics [and the rose] is simply more appropriate in social and other kinds of activities.”
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CORRECTIONS Last week’s page one
headline about Maj. Gen. (ret.) Mary Saunders entering the Texas Woman’s Hall of Fame contained an error. It should have read Texas Women’s Hall of Fame instead of TWU Hall of Fame. The Lasso regrets this error.
For further historic Lasso articles please continue to
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TWU community dance classes
By Amanda Clark
The Community Dance Center of TWU will be holding classes for all ages, from Sept. 4 through Nov. 12. According to the flyer from the Community Dance Center, these classes are for those desiring to expand their knowledge of dance, improve their skills and simply have fun moving. The classes are taught at the level of the students enrolled, and will be offered once a week for 10 consecutive weeks.
The classes include a wide range of variety. The flyer describes the classes as follows: for ages 3-4 there is a creative movement class offered; for ages 5-6 there is a creative dance class; for ages 7-12 there is both a ballet and hip-hop class; and for the teen/adult age group there are swing dance, intermediate/advanced ballet, latin dance, beginning ballet, hip-hop, lyrical/modern Jazz, country western, tap, ballroom and contemporary jazz classes available. Each class will last from about 45 minutes to an hour.
The director of the community dance center is Gladys M. Keeton, professor of dance at TWU for over 30 years. With years of experience and numerous awards under her belt, she is a highly qualified dance educator.
The dance studios for these classes are located on the TWU Denton campus in the Dance and Pioneer Hall buildings off Bell Avenue. TWU is an
TWU BRIEFS
TWU Pep Band jazzes up the audience
Letter from Chancellor and President
Kyla RaeReporter
TWU welcomes Lynda
By Amanda Clark
About a month ago, TWU started working with Lynda software, a software training and video tutorial library,
On Friday a Carrollton, Texas, resident in her 80s with underlying health conditions was the second Denton County West Nile virus-related death this season.
The latest fatality came two days after Denton County Judge Mary Horn declared a WNV health emergency.
This emergency declaration is similar to the one in Dallas, and will allow incorporated cities in the county to determine if aerial spraying is needed and will be conducted in their respective cities, Bob Martinez of the Denton County Health Department explained.
As of last Friday, Denton County reported 122 cases of WNV, the highest rate in the state, Martinez said. Dr. Bing Barton, director of the Denton County Health Department, stated: “We are very concerned at the number, rate and severity of cases of West Nile Virus
among Denton County residents.”
At a special meeting called on Monday, the City of Denton opted out of aerial
spraying in a 4-1 vote.The pesticide used in aerial
spraying is similar to the one used in ground spraying, and is considered safe for humans and pets, according to the city’s website. However, “as a precaution residents in the spray area should avoid contact with the spray by staying indoors,” the website stated. “Fish ponds should be protected and pets should be brought inside during the spraying period.”
The emergency health declaration will allow the county to request state and federal resources.
Readers can visit the Denton County Health Department West Nile virus website (www.dentoncounty.com/heart/wnv) for more details about symptoms, prevention tips, county-wide contacts, reducing mosquitoes around your home, and disease statistics.
WNV update for DentonShannon QuickNews Editor
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While the stands crowd with enthusiastic fans, the band pumps up the players, and readies them for the game.
TWU Pep Band is an audition-required organization that performs at athletic
activities. Similar to a high school band, the Pep Band plays to support their academic athletes. The difference in a high school band and the TWU Pep Band is the audition process. According to the TWU website, “All potential members must audition for the group.” Auditions were held on Thursday, Aug. 23rd from 4-6 p.m., in the music building room 317. The audition excerpts can be found on the TWU Pep Band webpage.
Instruments involved in the band are the piccolo, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, and many more. Select members from the Pep Band will be chosen for paid positions. These members play instruments like the piccolo, clarinet, French horn, trumpet, and alto saxophone. Non-paid members will have a larger selection of instruments to choose from, such as the bass clarinet, tenor and baritone saxophone,
flute, and auxiliary percussion.
Members of the band, paid and non-paid, will be receiving university credit along with a uniform to wear at performances. According to the website, “Paid members must register for the course and play at every scheduled Pep Band event.” The required course for paid students, music 3581, is held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m., and which consists of 13 scheduled
events in the fall, and six in the spring. The events involve the Pioneer athletes’ volleyball and basketball games. Each sporting event averages about three hours, with the earliest beginning at 1 p.m., and the latest at around 6:30 p.m.
For more information about the games and times of the events, visit the Pep Band page at www.twu.edu/music/pep-band.asp.
To All TWU Students:
Welcome to those of you who are new to Texas Woman’s University and to those of you who are returning.
Higher education is at a critical turning point in this state and the nation. Every day, the media is filled with stories about the challenges of the economy, uncertainty about the competitiveness of America’s workforce, and whether the future will be as prosperous for you as it was for your parents or grandparents.
The fact that you are a part of TWU is a testament to your commitment to making a difference not only for you and your family, but in the lives of others. All statistics point to the importance of a higher education degree or certificate to perform well in the knowledge-based workforce of the future.
TWU’s marketing message “Education that Works!” and our school motto “We learn to
do by doing” both emphasize a seamless transition between the classroom and the workplace. The faculty, staff and administration are committed to providing an education that will prepare you for the future.
This is an exciting time to be enrolled at TWU. This university is growing and thriving and has much to offer – you are fortunate to be a part of the university at this time in its history.
Get ready for an education that is personal, challenging and relevant. Get involved and help build a foundation for a future of unlimited possibilities.
Ann Stuart, Ph.D.Chancellor and President
accredited, institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance.
According to the same flyer, the highly respected department of dance has been offering classes to the Denton community for over 40 years. For students on the TWU campus, those living in the surrounding area, and anyone who wants to continue this tradition, and receive quality instruction while having some fun, should be sure to sign up for a class this fall.
Registrations will no longer be accepted after Friday, Sept. 7. Students can register by filling out a waiver, but payment is due before the first day of class.
For more information, visit the Hubbard Hall Building, Conference Services, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also email Conference Services at [email protected] or call 940.898.3466. Interested parties can also contact Gladys Keeton through the TWU-School of the Arts, Department of Dance, Community Dance Center.
which promises to be a better system than the current one.
According to the Lynda website, its works in relation to TWU as unrestricted web-based access to the entire Lynda.com library of instructional videos that integrate with the school’s existing portal or IP network.
It provides the ability for faculty, staff and students to create personal profiles, and access bookmarking and completion certificate features.
The website also shows some of the key benefits which include: access to all of the Lynda courses, different learning styles, current printed textbooks and manuals, and anytime/anywhere learning on most mobile devices.
TWU has partnered with Lynda.com to bring us 24-hour online training. Lynda.com offers training in areas such as 3D Animation, Audio, Business Design, Developer, Home Computing, Photography, Video, Web + Interactive and many more.
This technological step forward is an exciting one for TWU and should continue to bring further advancement in our fast-paced world.
Drama department seeks students
By Dennis Barbee
The TWU drama department is looking for students to audition for “Circle Mirror Transformation,” a play by Anna Baker.
The play is centered on five people in a small Vermont town who are
taking an acting class. Amber Devlin, according to a press release on twu.edu is looking for actors who can fill the silent moments of the play with purpose and insight.
Auditions will include cold readings with some exercises and improvisations. Those interested should go by the Redbud Theatre and sign up for a time. Actual auditions will be held on Aug. 29 from 7-10 p.m.
around finals.” The bubble wrap walk/stump would allow students to release stress caused by studying vigorously during finals week. Other requests that come through are things like transcript costs, WiFi access throughout the dorms, color printing on campus, and parking concerns.
Vance has enjoyed many events and activities since arriving at TWU, but if he could pick a favorite event so far, he would have
to say the organization fair during Freshman Orientation. “I was able to engage with the students and their parents and really get them excited about the possibility of joining Senate or one of the other branches of SGA. I recently was able to attend a leadership conference where I was told that my leadership style is a ‘Promoter,’ which I argued was incorrect. But looking back on my interactions during the Organization Fair, I realize that it truly fits me.”
To learn more about SGA, CAB, House of Representatives, and/or RHA, visit their office in the Center for Student Development located in the Student Union room 134.
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Photo courtesy of TWU
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American Association of University Women - Denton September 5 2012 Chestnut Tree 6pm - It’s my Vote
TWU helps students kick off a new semester with food and games.
For many students, the Free Application Federal Student Aid can be complicated, but is required to be filled out every year. FAFSA is a form that determines eligibility for students requesting financial aid—processed by the US Department of Education. Filling out paperwork is one step, but keeping up with deadlines, and updates is a whole other challenge.
“To be honest, personally, my own financial aid process was very difficult,” replied Melanie Vibar, a sophomore nursing student at TWU, “There were so many forms I had to get filled out before the school year, which is hard when you’re on vacation, and I still had to wait on the financial aid department to look through everything. It’s all a long and tedious process.”
Pablo Vega, another sophomore nursing student and the President of Health Occupations Students of American on campus, agrees that it is a bit difficult, but mentions that the “Education is Freedom” organization at his high school really helped with the process. “The Financial Aid Office was extremely helpful when I came to them for help
on a few parts, especially since I don’t have my parents to help me with the more complicated questions,” Vega commented, “So I am extremely grateful for them actually taking the time to sit with me on the computer.”
The Financial Aid office offers some insight into the situation: “The biggest mistake that students make when completing the financial aid process is procrastinating until payment deadlines to have all forms completed,” said Clarissa Dauphin, a financial aid counselor. “Our priority deadline is March 15th, which means it is better to have all your forms in before that time.” Most forms that need to be filled out, like the Master Promissory Note (MPN), Entrance Counseling, and the Financial Certification Information Form, need to be filled out and processed before the deadline.
Linda Johnson, another financial aid counselor adds that students make the mistake of not reading all the material. Deborah Okunade, a sophomore nursing student, states that students don’t have enough of the right kind of information to maximize their financial aid package. “It seems like all we can do is complete our FASFA and STARS application by March 15 and
cross our fingers and hope for the best,” explains Okunade,
“In reality someone would have to do that as well as proactively ask different departments and colleges about their own specific scholarships and grants available,” she said. There are many new rules that have been added this year that students need to be aware of in order to successfully complete their FAFSA.
Dauphin explains that now the federal government is “limiting Federal Pell Grant eligibility to the equivalent of 12 semesters” and “eliminating Direct Subsidized Loans for graduate students, and increasing the amount that they can borrow through the Direct Unsubsidized loan,” which accumulates interest even during the enrollment periods.
With all this talk about loans, financial aid, and eligibility, in a nutshell, both counselors agreed that applying early is by far the best advice they can give— no need for last-minute panicking and stress when a student can go ahead and start their FAFSA as soon as it becomes available in January 2013.
If there are any other questions regarding financial aid status, please call the main number at 940-898-3064.
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Laura HiltonFeatures Editor
Financial aid: for best results, apply early, watch deadlines
Stephanie TerrellSenior Reporter
Researched by Ginger HughesSenior Reporter
TWU’s Campus Activity Board will be hosting the 2012 Septemberfest on Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 4–7 p.m. to welcome new students to the Denton campus and returning students for a new academic year.
The event will take place on the Hubbard Oval in front of Hubbard Hall, and is open to all students. Several games to play, prizes to win, rides to enjoy, and food will be served there for the evening’s event.
“For [this year’s] Septemberfest, the theme is ‘Around the World,’ and the majority of the organizations on campus are participating,” Jasmine Brown, CAB’s themes chair, explained. “Each organization had to pick a country to represent, so each
table will have different facts and things to give out to students. Students who volunteer get t-shirts, and those who come to have fun get to participate in activities and take home souvenirs.”
Septemberfest is an event held to allow returning and new students to get to know each other and have fun through a variety of activities. According to Brown, the type of activities which will be featured this year include bungee basketball, a mechanical bull, a live DJ, airbrush t-shirts, and several others. Miss Piggy’s will be catering the event, serving funnel cake, nachos and other carnival-themed food items.
“Last year I had an absolute blast at Septemberfest,” senior Anna Fortenberry said. “I loved all the food and the prizes you could win from the different organizations. I had
fun trying my luck with the mechanical bull, but this year I am determined to stay on for longer.”
Organizations that have been involved in the past include sororities such as Sigma Lambda Alpha, Sigma Gamma Rho, and other National Panhellenic Council sororities. G-Force was also a prominent participant in last year’s Septemberfest along with other representatives of TWU organizations.
“I hope all students come out and mingle with their fellow classmates,” Brown said. “It is a great time to learn about and get involved with organizations as well.”
For more information on Septemberfest and other upcoming events hosted by CAB, please visit http://www.twu.edu/student -government/7631.asp.
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Block Party
Megan PillowReporter
Kicking off a new year at Septemberfest Sept. 5
Photography by Amanda Amaral
Photography by Amanda Amaral
Photography by Amanda Amaral
airbrush tattoos where students could get designs ranging from peace signs to cats. A bright red bunjee jumping trampoline was set up by the green house as well.
Community sponsors were also present at the event handing out door prizes, samples and event schedules to students. The sponsors included Mellow Mushroom Pizza, ESPN, the Denton Area Teachers’ Credit Union, the Dallas Stars, 1st Convenience Bank, and Top
That! Pizza. Childhood friends,
sophomore Jennifer Nguyen, and freshman Duyen Lam, waited in line for the human- sized plastic hamster balls, while others raced each other across an oversized track.
A photo booth was also available for students at the block party. Friends stepped inside the red-curtained booth, and tried on the many available props such as pirate hats and bug antennae headband.
While some mingled and grouped around the carnival, one student took a different approach to meeting new friends at the block party. “Every time
Among the carnival games was a giant version of Twister where peers could compete.
Students expirement with snow cone mixology.
I walked through, people were in groups and I thought, ‘well that’s intimidating,’ so I decided to sit all by myself and soon enough someone would come by and ask,” freshman, Lauren Smith explained. She said she was never one for carnivals, but she enjoyed watching everyone meet new people while having fun.
Muñoz said her favorite part of the block party was being able to make new friends. She explained, “It helped me with not feeling homesick. I had been feeling so sad and lonely since I got here and the block party helped me forget about that feeling.”
From Lass-O April 16, 1920, when TWU was College of Industrial Arts (C.I.A.).
C.I.A. Motto: “We learn by doing.”
William Butler Yeats, Irish Poet, Will Lecture April 19William Butler Yeats,
distinguished Irish Poet, is to lecture at the College on Monday, April 19. Mr. Yeats is known as a poet, playwright, and essayist, and has become internationally famous though his establishment of the National Theater Society, which opened the Abbey Theater in Dublin. Here he portrayed true Irish lore and ideals, but gave a new interpretation to staging, acting, and plot. The theater was at first misunderstood and was the cause of several riots, but its value and influence are now generally acknowledged.
Mr. Yeats’ first distinction was
gained as a poet, but he put aside for a time the technical forms of poetry and while still basically poet, turned dramatist, he threw his energies in the development of an ideal, which was the creation of a true Irish theater in which plays that were genuinely Irish. An interesting account of him by G. St. John Ervine, will be found in one of the late issues of Bookman Magazine.
There are several of Mr. Yeats’ works in the library of the College. Students of the drama course, especially, in English, are familiar with them. They are remarkable for their vivid presentation of the true Irish spirit and are a pleasure to all who read them. It is a rare privilege indeed for the students to be able to hear such an author and is one which should not be neglected. His visit will rank those of Coningsby Dawson, Alfred Boyes, and John Masefield.
He is being brought here under the auspices of the Y.W.C.A.
* * * C.I.A. TO HAVE VARSITY
TEAM THIS YEARTry-Outs for Team to be Held
Monday and Wednesday. Team Will Consist of Best Players in School
Of special interest to the tennis enthusiasts of the College will be the fact that C.I.A. is to have this year a Varsity Tennis Team. At present only one contest has been scheduled. On April 30 the Commerce State Normal will play our team here, both in singles and doubles.
The try-outs for the Varsity Team are to take place on Monday and Wednesday at 4:30. Anyone of college standing is eligible to try to make the team. In case it is impossible for some to report at the hours mentioned they should consult Miss Arnold, and make an engagement to play at another time. The Varsity team will of course be composed of the best players in the College, regardless of classification.
Miss Harmon, the coach who is to bring the Commerce team here, will be accompanied by several members of the faculty of the Normal, who desire to have games with the C.I.A. faculty.
From TWU archives (The Lasso news)As The Lasso reaches its centennial year of publication next fall, we are looking into the past to reveal the foundation that has made this
newspaper one of the oldest continuous publications in the country. We invite you to join us here weekly as we uncover 99 years of TWU and Lasso history. It will be an interesting look into how much we have grown, not only as a publication, but also as a university of productive citizens. We will not be editing the following article by today’s standards. Instead, we will maintain history as it was originally recorded. The
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Coach Fleur Benatar is in her 11th coaching season for TWU and is ready for more as the women’s soccer team continues to improve.
Benatar said she likes the fact that there are no men’s sports — that way the women’s teams gets the spotlight.
She enjoys coaching at TWU and declared: “[I’ve] been coaching for so long, it is the girls and the camaraderie that keeps me coming back. TWU is a great place to coach, we have a lot of support from the school, and it is nice not having men’s sports. Our team gets the spotlight.”
She also enjoys seeing the players on the team work
together. That is her favorite part of coaching.
According to Benatar, the greatest coaching challenge is facing everything together —both physically and mentally, and getting others to “buy into our philosophy and culture.” Benatar also has learned several things from coaching,” she explained, “soccer and sports in general provide many avenues for learning and coaching ,especially as an area that you can learn from and improve all the time.”
Benatar pointed out that the soccer team tries to focus on areas to improve upon, and coaching is not as easy as it seems.
“There are a lot of levels to what we do, especially in the college game,” Benatar noted.
Before beginning the
coaching program at TWU in 2002, Benatar coached at North Texas as an assistant coach for two seasons. She is also a former UNT player — winning the school’s first conference championship ever. She was hesitant to leave UNT, but Benatar chose TWU specifically because of the opportunity to start her own program and make history at TWU. She loved the school instantly.
“I fell in love with the school,” Benatar noted. “Even though I had been in Denton most of my college career, I hadn’t spent much time on this side of town. I was really impressed with everything here.”
The main reason why she chose to coach soccer was her passion and love for the sport.
There also are ways
newcomers can get involved in soccer.
“We recruit players that come from experienced club and high school teams,” Benatar said.
Last year was a difficult season but also a learning experience for the team and the coach.
“We fell short of expectations that we had,” Benetar explained. “We have done a lot of things over the last part of the year to make sure we were ready for this season. The team has grown closer and we have a powerful group to handle anything that comes our way.”
Benatar has a very positive outlook for this season, and she and the team are ready to take on anything. She expects it to be a great year.
There is also a larger team
this year, including many additions, which Benatar believes will carry TWU through this season. The squad is full of new freshmen, several Division I and II transfers and some players from junior college programs. The team has had 14 transfers in the program over the last two years.
“This is a great school in the middle of the hotbed of competitive soccer,” she said. “Players coming out of the clubs and high schools have a lot of choices to make when picking a school and soccer program. I am thankful for the transfers, because a lot of them come back home and we get a second chance at a great player who may have over looked us the first time around.”
Benatar and her hard-working team is ready to kick
off the new season as first-time players come around and techniques are adapted from the previous season. The team is ready for anything and will not let anything stand in its way.
6 Wednesday, August 29, 2012 The Lassotwulasso.comSports
Jasmine BrownSports Editor
Earlier this month, the Division II Athletics Directors Association awarded 28 of TWU’s student-athletes with the Academic Achievement Award for the 2011-2012 year.
In order to qualify for this award, student-athletes must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while being an active member on an intercollegiate squad.
Sophomore softball infielder Kaylyn Vranich, junior basketball guard Taylor Swift, and junior volleyball middle blocker Erica Humbach, a few of the awarded TWU student-athletes, took time out of their busy schedules to answer some questions about receiving the award.
Being a part-time or full-time student can be hard enough, but when students factor in being an athlete as well, the difficulty level rises.
When asked to define what being a student-athlete means, Humbach made it clear.
“Being a student-athlete means that school comes first,” and my second priority is my team. I have to make good grades to play the sport that I love,” she said.
Understandably, time management is huge when it comes to juggling schoolwork, team practices and games on the road. Vranich stated: “Time management is everything. I have a planner that I carry everywhere. I am a paper and pencil girl; I need to see it so I
can make sure I’m at the right place at the right time.”
The importance of time management could be seen when Vranich described a typical day. After waking up, she fits in an early morning weight training session when it is scheduled. She then has breakfast and heads to class until 3 p.m. From there, she goes straight to practice until 6:15 p.m.
“By the time we get treatment and our things together, I’m not out of there until 7,” Vranich said. “I go home, cook myself dinner, study, and then sleep; then I am ready for the next day. As crazy as it can be, I enjoy it.”
Apart from the student-athletes’ own personal GPA goals, they have to adhere to the expectations of their coaches.
“Our GPA is very important to our coach,” Swift commented. “There are consequences if we are doing poorly, and if there is no effort and the grades continue to drop, then they will figure out a punishment.”
According to the 2011-2012 Student Athlete Handbook, Intercollegiate Athletics expects all student-athletes to maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
As daunting as being a student-athlete may sound, there is some downtime and fun time.
“It is very important to give yourself some rewards,” Swift said. “When I finish my list of things to do, I do something that isn’t related to whatever I was just doing, whether that’s just taking a nap or going to hang out with my friends.”
TWU athletes achieve academic success
Benatar anticipates lights, promising new seasonAllie BeaurlineReporter
Sophomore forward Candice Davies dribbles during the scrimmage against Southwestern Oklahoma State on last Saturday. The Pioneers start their soccer season Saturday night at home against Dallas Baptist.
Kuhl seeks another successful seasonGoalkeeper Leah Kuhl, TWU senior, and her team practice for two hours each Tuesday-Thursday, sometimes in grueling temperatures.
Monday is conditioning day for those who have not practiced in a while. Games are on Friday, and players rest on Saturday for another game held on Sunday.
Kuhl has been playing soccer since she was six years old, so she is used to how things work with practice, and getting mentally prepared. Kuhl played goalkeeper in high school, earning the title of Lewisville Goalkeeper of the Year in 2007. That same year, she also helped her team make district championships, regional championships and state semifinals.
The TWU graduate student who recruited Kuhl watched her games in high school, Kuhl said. In 2009, the 5-foot-5-inch soccer champ served as a backup goalkeeper her freshman year as well as in 2010. She has played all four years of college. Kuhl
has played on various club teams including the D’Feeters, Solar and FC Dallas.
Playing for TWU has been a good experience, Kuhl said. She’s done some backup goalkeeping and played what she called “kind of a backseat role,” but as she progressed through the program she transitioned into more of a leadership role. “It’s definitely just improvement in progress, so it’s been a good time,” she commented.
Kuhl said her greatest challenge playing on the TWU soccer team has been mental preparation, getting ready each season and forgetting about what has happened in the past.
Kuhl has experienced many gains throughout her years of playing soccer here at TWU. She noted that she has learned how to brush things off, stay positive and keep mentally focused.
Before games since her sophomore or junior year, she has been seeing a sports psychiatrist, who recommended she think about plays in her head and visualize how she is going to approach certain aspects of the game.
“We always say once your legs get tired, it goes to your brain” Kuhl said. “It’s just about pushing through. The game of soccer itself is easy; just being mentally fit is the hard part.”
Physically, she tries to eat a good meal and get the fuel and rest she needs before she and her team go out to battle.
Kuhl also has some advice for newcomers and prospective soccer players. She recommended easing into it. “I
would say go watch a collegiate soccer game first, be in the atmosphere; when you go see a game you can see how much
energy it takes.” Kuhl is ready to take on this
new season with a bright, new outlook.
Allie BeaurlineReporter
Photography by Jeni Berry
Photo courtesy of Leah Kuhl
SEPTEMBER 2012 SPORTS CALENDAR
Volleyball v. NM High-lands 11:30 a.m.
Volleyball v. Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 4:30 p.m.
Soccer v. Dallas Baptist 7 p.m.
Volleyball v. Fort Hays State 11 a.m.
Soccer at East Central 4 p.m.
Volleyball v. Western State College of Colorado 7 p.m.
Soccer v. Ouachita Baptist2 p.m.
Volleyball v. East Central 2 p.m.
Volleyball v. Arkansas Monticello 7 p.m.
Goalkeeper Leah Kuhl defends the goal with a flying leap.
Photo courtesy of TWU Athletics
Head Coach Fluer Benatar.
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Just keep swimming, freshmen
Single-Serving enchiladas—dorm style
Parked or stalled: scoop on parking lotAllow me to begin by saying
that I have had the pleasure of attending three universities: the University of North Texas, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christie and TWU.
All these schools offer parking, but I cannot articulate how many times I’ve heard people complain about the parking situation. I hear things like: “I can never find a space,” and, “parking permits are too expensive.” Most of the time this is wildly inaccurate. Here at TWU, I have never spent more than 10 minutes looking for a space during the big events we have on campus.
At TWU we are very lucky in terms of our parking situation. We have a simple process of getting a permit, as well as only two types to choose from. Students simply go to the Department of Public Safety on campus, fill out some simple paperwork and pay $70 for a whole year of parking in either commuter or resident
lots, depending on their living arrangements.
At UNT, there are four different student parking passes: a resident permit ($250), a general commuter permit ($135), a premium commuter ($225), and a motorcycle permit ($105). I have personal experience with the parking at UNT and can attest to the severe lack of general parking due to the number of students that attend the school and the relative bargain of the general permit.
TAMU-CC is located on its own private island in Corpus Christi, Texas. The parking permits run $150 per year to park in any space on campus. Parking is quite easy, however, a permit is more than twice the cost of what one costs at TWU.
Here are some tips for commuters on how to get a decent space this year. First, make sure you get to class early. If you routinely arrive at campus five minutes before class starts, you are going to find out the hard way what it’s like to be late to class. Second, don’t stress too
much about getting the closest spot. If you constantly strive to get the spot five steps from the door, you’re going to stress out when you have to park in a different section of the lot. Third, make sure that you know
where you can park on campus. Have a backup plan if your usual lot is full. Receiving a ticket does not comfort our tight student budgets, and avoiding a ticket is easy if you map out spots where you are allowed to park.
Parking at TWU doesn’t have to be the hassle that so many make it out to be. Even if you don’t get a parking permit on campus, there are areas just outside of campus that are available for parking, though
there are more potential risks including getting towed and/or having your car broken into at some point. All around, it is safer and cheaper to buy a permit and show up early.
Marygail Isobel LaknerOpinions Editor
Jonathan BryantContributing Writer
This simple dish of black bean enchiladas is flavorful, makes great leftovers and is oh-so customizable.
Photography by Marygail Isobel Lakner
Amanda ClarkReporter
Most people think that after you’ve graduated high school, you’ve made it, but then college rolls around, and you’re a freshman all over again.
As I reflect on my first day of high school, I remember feeling excited, nervous and completely lost. Arriving at college, I have felt these emotions and many more.
The first thing I did upon arriving at TWU was meet with one of my professors. She was very blunt with me about the level of the coursework I would be expected to complete this fall. Though this should have seemed frightening, and it did a little,
the education I knew I would be receiving, excited me. There was the first sense of independence, as I realized this is now on me, and that I’m going to have to work extremely hard.
The first step for many freshmen is moving in. It’s not the most fun experience; I have bruises to prove it.
However, it did allow for the opportunity to make new friends, and symbolized even more independence as we made a new home. I remember thinking: ‘nothing is going to fit.’
With the overflow of freshmen this year, I have not
just one roommate, but two. Bunk beds had always sounded exciting until now. Most of the freshmen class have received the same.
Although this may seem a negative, I counted it as a positive because an automatic two friends were made. You do have to worry about two different people and how they function and their routine, and we have less room making everything seem a little smaller, but there already seems to be a sense of community.
As I walk around campus, go to Pioneer Camp events or even work at my new job here at The
Lasso, I feel cared for daily. All the nervous, scared-out-of-my-mind feelings seem to go away as I see hundreds of people who have gone through it, made it through, and those who are going through it with me now.
This doesn’t mean I’m completely ready in any sense, and I’m sure most of the freshmen class would agree that we’re not ready for classes to start. We just want free food, free T-shirts and to sleep all day. In the midst of all of it though, I think we can all say we’re ready for something more, even if it means being a freshman again.
Photography by Amanda Amaral
As students we are always trying to save money, and we are always in a hurry. Eating out at fast food restaurants, or opting for the Student Union might not be the best solution for these endeavors. One way to embark on these tasks is to cultivate your cooking skills. This week we have a delicious and quite simple recipe to share with you.
It can be boring to eat the same microwave meal every day. It can be boring to get the same burrito every day in the Student Union. And it can be boring to get fast food every day, not to mention unhealthy, and none of these will cultivate any cooking skills for your future. So why not experiment now?
Enchiladas Yields: 1 serving
Ingredients:1 small can green enchilada sauce (salsa verde may be substituted)1 small can black beans3 small corn or flour tortillas1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
1. Pour a tablespoon of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a single serving microwave-safe bowl.
2. Lay one corn tortilla over the enchilada sauce in the bowl. Put 1/2 can of black beans onto the tortilla. Top with 1/3 cup of shredded cheese.
3. Pour desired amount of enchilada sauce and repeat steps 2 and 3 until third tortilla is used.
4. Top with remaining cheese and enchilada sauce.
5. Place in microwave with paper towel or lid over bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Please note that cooking times may vary according to the strength of your microwave.
6. Let stand for 2 minutes,
then top with desired amount of sour cream (optional) and enjoy.
Variations:To increase the size of
the dish, simply use a larger microwave-safe dish and adjust ingredient amounts to suit the number of desired servings.
Several variations that can be explored with this recipe are listed below.
Vegetables can be added, such as fresh or canned tomatoes, fresh or canned jalapenos, or a variety of other beans such as kidney, ranch, navy, or pinto. If you’re feeling particularly experimental, try using chickpeas, otherwise known as garbanzo beans, and feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist on enchiladas.
For a non-vegetarian version, I would suggest buying a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store deli, shredding the pre-cooked meat and adding it into the black bean and cheese mixture. Any leftover chicken can be used in pasta, salad, sandwiches, or simply eaten as is, saving you money on your grocery bill and giving you the chance to hone your cooking skills.
For a red beef enchilada, use a pre-cooked frozen burger patty. Microwave or cook according to package. Apply a rough chop and add to black bean and cheese mixture. Use small can of red enchilada sauce as a substitute for the green enchilada sauce.
Vegan options can simply remove the sour cream and cheese, or use a vegan cheese substitute. Examine the ingredients list of the enchilada sauce for any animal products, just in case. This version would do best to include canned tomatoes, jalapenos and peppers as mentioned above, or a variety of beans to include protein to create a truly magical experience.
Graphic by Maura Teague
Parking lots on campus can pose a time management problem for students who don’t anticipate looking for a parking space or calculate in walking time.
Transfer Students 35%
Graduate Students 32%
Freshmen 29%
Dual Credit 9%
Little Fish, Big Pond
Stanton BrasherA&E Editor
I remember when I was a child, we did not have this On Demand nonsense. We had pay-per-view, movies started at
different times—much like the movie theater— and one thing was guaranteed: you had to wait for a while after something came out to rent before you could order it on pay-per-view. These days, the playing field has changed. Many independent films kick off their theater runs with a few weeks of On Demand. It makes sense, since many places in America do not have indie theater houses. Of all the films On Demand right now, The Lasso sampled a few of the options.
“The Dictator” Sacha Baron Cohen plays Aberdeen, the dictator of Wadiya.
He is racist, sexist, homophobic, oppressive, and oh-so-loveable. When he is summoned to a U.N. conference in New York to discuss his nuclear arms program, he gladly accepts. Once there, his head advisor (Ben Kingsley) launches a plan to keep Aberdeen out of power and change Wadiya to a democracy. With the help of Zoey (Ana Faris), Aberdeen is able to overcome his struggle of adapting to life in the US, find love and hang between two New York buildings with no pants. This film is full of hilarious characters, cameos from legendary comedians (Garry Shandling, Chris Elliot) and completely absurd situations. Cohen, however, isn’t as fresh as he used to be; the end result feels like a “Borat” rehash. B+
“Detention”Has anyone ever said: “I want to mix the absurdist humor of
“Portlandia” with the plot of the “Scream” films? First-time feature length director Joseph Kahn, apparently did. In this film, a serial killer named Cinderhella is terrorizing high school students Riley (Shanley Caswell) and Clapton (Josh Hutcherson). There are some really weird side stories that involve mutant students and time travel. It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, but it was fun to watch. Plus, the direction was sleek and stylish, which should be expected considering Kahn is a prolific music video director who has worked with the likes of Eminem, U2 and Britney Spears. B-
“Bernie”This is an excellent character study from one of my favorite
filmmakers, Richard Linklater. Based on a true story, “Bernie” is about a mortician named Bernie (Jack Black) who is loved by the townspeople of Carthage, Texas. He is known for being comforting and generous to everyone around him, including the angry, mean widow of a local millionaire played by Shirley MacLaine. She loves Bernie so much, she leaves her estate to him in her will and gives him power of attorney over her affairs. When she becomes too overbearing and mean for Bernie to handle, he loses control and shoots her. For the next 11 months, he is forced to live a lie and pretend she is still alive to keep up face with the townsfolk. This film works on many levels. It is funny, entertaining, heartfelt, and interesting. This is Jack Black’s finest moment— not as a comedian, but as an actor. A
twulasso.comArts and Entertainment Wednesday, August 29 , 2012
Home round-up: a look at what can be found On-Demand
Free Festival: Bluesfest returns to Denton’s Quakertown Park
Sacha Baron Cohen hams it up as a clueless dictator and the champion of the Wadiya Olympic games where
he competes with a gun in hand.
Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures
‘Hey teacher, leave those kids alone:’ Dane Cook plays a principal who does not let his students get away with
anything. When Cinderhella starts attacking the student body, he is quick to punish everyone.
Image courtesy of Sony Pictures
Bernie, played by Jack Black, sure knows how to make the ladies swoon, especially the elderly ones. He also
knows how to shoot them with a rifle and sing gospel music.
Illustrated by Maura Teague
As the smell of funnel cake fills the air, the soothing sound of blues surrounds the community while families gather in front of the stage.
Denton is notorious for its musical mood and artsy atmosphere; it is a place known for holding numerous festivals, such as: Arts & Jazz Festival, 35 Denton, Dog Days of Denton, classic car shows, and other entertaining events. The 14th annual Denton Blues Festival is just around the corner.
The festival is free and hosted by the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce. It will consist of music, food, a talent contest and kids’ events, according to its website. The festivities will be held Sept. 15-16.
This year’s Denton Blues Festival will be held at
Quakertown Park, formerly known as the Civic Center Park. It is located at 321 E. McKinney St. and begins at noon. both days.
“We try to keep the third weekend in September as the time for the festival,” chairman of the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce Kerry Goree stated. For the past five to six years, the Denton Blues Festival has been successfully held in September.
At the festival, there will be music performed by artists such as Brian Wilkerson, Curtis Salgato, Sugar Blue, and many more, which will be featured on Saturday and Sunday. The opening performances for Saturday and Sunday begin at 1 p.m., at 9 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Adding to the musical entertainment
for the weekend, a Blues Idol Contest and Apollo Night will be provided for the younger audience.
On a separate stage known as the community stage, there will be many other kids’ activities held. “There will be face painting, bounce houses, storytelling, and talent show events,” community stage coordinator Francies Punch said. “All events at the festival are free of charge and we are also looking for people to do volunteer work for two-hour shifts.”
For more information on the festival, including the lineup and times of the performances, readers can visit www.dentonbluesfestival.org.
Kyla RaeReporter
Dance professor honoredJoselyn CastilloReporter
Image courtesy of Gladys Keeton
Image courtesy of Castle Rock Entertainment
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Louisiana native and TWU Associate Dance Professor Gladys Keeton is being honored this fall as the recipient of the Larry White Dance Educator’s Award.
Mary Williford-Shade, chair of the dance department, stated that it is Keeton’s “remarkable” work as an advisor, as a mentor and as a community builder that led to her success.
Keeton’s first job was at Memphis State University. She was there for four years when she received a telephone call, asking her if she wanted to come here to TWU and teach. She accepted the job and moved to Denton with her husband and four-year-old son. She was also working on her master’s degree at that time.
Arriving at TWU in 1969, Keeton said, “Dance was still growing,” and TWU had an entire dance department. Going into her 44th year at TWU, Keeton admitted
that TWU “must have done something right to make her stay. “I like TWU not just for the dance program, but the environment around campus and the people on the campus.”
Williford-Shade stated that Keeton is “such a great role model and mentor.”
One of Keeton’s main beliefs is that everyone is a dancer and can take a dance class—not just students majoring in dance. She understands that while others may not love dance as much as she does, everyone has a chance at dancing.
In 1974 Keeton formed the International Dance Company through the TWU dance department while also serving as the artistic director and performer. IDC has toured regionally as well as nationally.
Keeton also teaches dance appreciation, children’s dance and choreography for annual concerts and musicals, one of which she received honorable
mention from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
Keeton has won recognitions with the TWU Distinction in Service and Outstanding Academic Advisor Awards, Outstanding Young Women of America Award, the Tennessee Association For Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Outstanding University Dance Educator and many more.
Serving as the past president of the National Dance Association, Keeton admitted that she “never thought she would do something like that.” She also teaches community dance classes for beginning dancers and has conducted many workshops around the area.
“Live the Life You Love” is a book Keeton named as a source of information and speaks of exactly what she is doing. She is “helping people understand they can dance,” and that it can
